DrinkDecaf and DJ Nightshade Present:
The Authoritative Dictionary of Generic Units and Their Proper Uses

For far too many years the world has been at a loss when it comes to knowing which generic unit of measure to use and when to use it. Imagine the embarrassment of the poor farmer who sets up his vegetable stand at the market but cannot close a sale because he is unsure just how many of his delicious cabbages constitute the precise “some” his customer desires! This tragedy is not even worth comparing, however, to the staggering number of disasters that have occurred from buildings collapsing due to miscommunication between surveying crews during construction of the foundations. After all, a “scoche” as the superintendent understands it might be more like a “tad” to his workers. Thankfully, there is now hope for all of us! The International Council of Generic Units (ICGU), formed during the late 18th century by concerned scientists, has worked hard to create a better world through Measuring Unit Comprehension (MUC). The following is a comprehensive listing based on their criterion.